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Judith Som, 82, just ran her 21st NYC Marathon and has advice to share

The 82-year-old Judith Som just can’t and won’t stop racing through her favorite city.

25 million people in California face ‘life-threatening’ fire warning

Powerful winds that fueled fast-moving wildfires across Southern California this week are expected to pick up momentum on Thursday –– worsening conditions for firefighters who are already battling limited visibility to save lives.

Hurricane Rafael knocks out Cuba’s power grid and heads into the Gulf on a much different path

Hurricane Rafael pulled away from Cuba Thursday morning after slamming into the island as a Category 3 hurricane and taking down its entire power grid for about 24 hours.

Houston Fire Department Mourns the Loss of Firefighter Marcelo Garcia III

The Houston Fire Department is grieving the tragic Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Marcelo Garcia III, who lost his life while bravely battling a warehouse fire in Greater East End on the night of November 6. Fire Chief Thomas …

A Night of Glamour and Giving: Theresa Roemer’s Fashion Woodlands Show Shines Bright for a Cause

In a dazzling fusion of style, charity, and star-studded excitement, fashion designer and lifestyle expert Theresa Roemer once again delivered an unforgettable night at her annual Fashion Woodlands Show. Set in her lavish estate in The Woodlands, this much-anticipated event …

Civil and Human Rights Activist Kevin Powell Releases Statement on Vice President Kamala Harris

Regardless of what some may think of Ms. Harris or politics in these times in general, in just 100 days or so she ran one of the best American presidential campaigns I have ever witnessed in 40 years of working …

Houston Style Magazine Feature: Lone Star Flight Museum’s Jet Setters Ball ’24 Soars High to Honor Scott Rozzell with Lifetime Achievement Award

Prepare for takeoff, Houston! The Lone Star Flight Museum is set to host its annual Jet Setters Ball on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, and this year’s event is shaping up to be more extravagant than ever. With CenterPoint Energy as …

Black Public Media Breaks Down Barriers for Tech Artists

BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA BREAKS DOWN BARRIERS FOR TECH ARTISTS National film and immersive media funder pushes Black stories into the future at Torrents in DC this Novembe

A New Chapter for Harris County: Proposition A's Approval Paves the Way for Flood Resilience

In a city shaped by water, Harris County has long stood at the mercy of unpredictable floods. But with the recent voter approval of Flood Control District Proposition A, that narrative is set for a rewrite. Harris County Judge Lina …

Angel Ponce Joins METRO Board, Championing Accessibility for All Houstonians

In a powerful move to elevate accessibility and representation, Mayor John Whitmire recently appointed Angel Ponce, the director of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), to the METRO Board of Directors. Ponce's appointment, unanimously approved by City Council, …

Trump’s Return to Power: A Divisive Victory

Donald Trump’s 2024 electoral victory is one for the history books, but not for reasons that inspire unity or progress. While Trump’s campaign fervently promoted a "revival of American greatness," his path to the White House has deepened the nation’s …

Sylvester Turner Steps Up to Succeed Sheila Jackson Lee in Texas’s 18th Congressional District with Landslide Win

Houston has spoken, and change is on the horizon. Former Mayor Sylvester Turner clinched a decisive victory in Tuesday’s election, securing 70 percent of the vote to succeed the late Sheila Jackson Lee in Texas’s 18th Congressional District. Turner, a …

Campus Chronicles - November 6, 2024

Two standout Aldine Mustangs, Keishon Wiser and Dereon Williams, are making headlines for their impressive achievements in both sports and academics. Senior Keishon Wiser, #21, has dominated this season with 2 sacks and 15 tackles for loss.

Three Areas Where Biden Must Now Act to Cement His Legacy On the Environment

Now in its final months, the Biden-Harris administration has a chance to cement its powerful legacy on the environment. Congress returns for its so-called lame-duck session on November 12. The administration should pull out all the stops to work with …

Meet the history-makers of the 2024 elections

The winners of several elections up and down the ballot will be making history this year, CNN projects.